Historical Marker

The Washington Navy Yard

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Dahlgren Avenue Southeast and Warrington Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast.)

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.
District of Columbia random facts